* This class is taught in Chinese, participants who are not fluent should attend our english class.

(REQUIRED for Mayor's Office of Housing First Time Homebuyers Education)

In order to receive your certificate, you must complete this 6 hour class AND a 2 hour one-on-one counseling session.

Your first home is one of the most important investments you will make. Learn everything you need to know about buying and owning your own home. Topics include:

Understanding Credit

Obtaining A Mortgage

Shopping for a Home

Below Market Rate Program

Down Payment Assistance

SFHDC's 1st Time Homebuyer workshops are held on the 1st Saturday of each month. For other dates and times around the city please visit homeownershipsf.org/workshops.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BELOW.

PLEASE BE ON TIME! NO ADMISSION AFTER 9:15 AM!! NO EXCEPTIONS!!

LATE ARRIVALS:

This is a 6 hour HUD approved Homebuyer Education Workshop. The Class starts at 9:00 am and ends at 3:00 pm, with a short break for lunch. Late comers arriving after 9:15 am will not be admitted.

LATE ARRIVALS must reschedule and register for the next available class. LATE ARRIVALS forfeit their seat in class and walk-ins will be admitted at the door on a first come first served basis.

CERTIFICATION POLICY: In order to receive a Certificate of Completion, participants must complete 6 hours of education & 2 hours of individual counseling. Therefore, late comers arriving after 9:15 am will not be admitted. LATE ARRIVALS must reschedule and register for the next available class.

CANCELLATION POLICY: The $50 dollar enrollment fee is non-refundable. If you must cancel, you must notify us of cancellation 72 hours prior to the workshop. Thus we must receive notification to cancel by 9amWednesday for a Saturday class. We no longer offer the option to roll over your previous registration to another class. LATE CANCELLATIONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A REFUND.

FACILITY POLICY: We do not provide childcare and cannot accommodate children at our workshop. Please make childcare arrangements in advance.

Need more help? Meet one-on-one with a housing counselor to discuss your rental or purchasing goals and get application assistance. Interpretation services will be provided. Email info@homeownershipsf.org to schedule an appointment.